Center Republican
History made: Obama elected President
Unofficial election results for Oliver County Oliver County voters had their say Tuesday when they headed to the polls to cast their ballots in the 2008 General Election. The unofficial tally is in, with 1,054 ballots cast within the county's seven precincts.
City landscaping issues draw fire at City Council
By Tim Erhardt The monthly Center City Council meeting got off to a contentious beginning Nov. 3 as Doug Thomas issued a complaint concerning landscaping that was done this past summer. He spoke on behalf of this mother, Cathy Thomas, who owns the property. Landscaping needed to be done around the mobile home because drainage was a problem in the area.
Fit-4-Life nearing grand opening day, Monday, November 10
A dream started by a few has grown into a reality for many. And after almost four years, the Fit-4-Life board members are seeing that dream near completion as the community gym puts the finishing touches on its remodel of the Center Civic Center basement and prepares to open Nov. 10. The gym is having an open house from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 29-30 in the Civic Center basement.
County election has only two main decisions
Voters will head to the polls next week on Tuesday, Nov. 4 for the 2008 General Election. In Center, polls will be open from 9 a.m.- 7 p.m. CST
Oliver County takes firm stand against drunk driving
Time after time, he's read about it in the national and local newspapers and it saddens him. All too often he sees it come across his desk. And, he's had enough.
Future of Class B high school sports system remains questionable
Do North Dakota Class B schools with enrollments larger than other Class B schools have an unfair advantage in basketball? Class B fans have debated that question for years. That question is again before the North Dakota High School Activities Association and how to resolve it.
Budget crunch hitting Oliver County books
In a world of competitive times, it seems that Oliver County faces similar issues as other businesses when it comes to keeping good employees with a competitive salary. Clerk of Court/Recorder Kim Wilkens asked Oliver County commissioners to keep that in mind as they are faced with the possibility of losing the Deputy Recorder/Deputy Clerk of Court because of a job offer she has received with higher wages.
Housing incentive plan contemplated by C-S School Board
Housing market slump? Good employees leaving for other jobs? Small towns losing population?
New owners excited about opening Bar and Grill downtown
Myron and Susie Cahoon are excited about their new business opportunity in Center. On Sept. 9 they purchased the Der Imbiss Bar and Grill and opened it with the new name Cahoon's Bar and Grill. The new hours are 9 a.m.-1 a.m., Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. - 1 a.m. Sunday.
City asked to give back to Housing Authority for development
The streets are paved. The water and sewer lines are installed. Ground is being prepared for tree planting next spring. All that's left to complete the Hazel Miner Addition are houses.
